Space enthusiasts and those generally interested in the phenomena of the cosmos can unpack their telescopes this Saturday morning to observe the final total lunar eclipse of 2011, which will be visible from the west coast of Canada and the United States. The occurrence will be best viewed in Australia and east Asia, but those […]

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A huge asteroid will pass closer to Earth than the moon on Tuesday, giving scientists a rare chance for study without having to go through the time and expense of launching a probe, officials said.